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Birds at Barton Park – 9 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

After the Mudlarks Bird Survey, Valerie, who had also been on the survey, and myself travelled to Barton Park to wander around seeing what birds were there. When we arrived, a Black-shouldered Kite landed on the sewer vent –

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Mudlarks – Cooks River Bird Survey – 9 September 2025

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Dave Noble

I attended the Mudlarks Bird Survey along the Cooks River. This month, the early morning survey went upstream from the Lang Street Bridge to the Boat Harbour, then to Cup and Saucer Creek Wetlands, and back on that side of … Continue reading →

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Visit to Taronga Zoo – 8 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

My friend Sue was keen to visit Taronga Zoo, and I was able to join her. We had a very pleasant day wandering around the enclosures observing the animals. Here is a selection of photos – Squirrel Monkey Rock Orchids

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Lunar Eclipse – 8 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Early in the morning, there was a Lunar Eclipse visible in Australia. I have photographed many of these over the years and they are not difficult – as the Moon even when eclipsed is easy to locate, and you don’t … Continue reading →

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Back to Long Reef – 7 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

Another day at Long Reef, and different to some recent visits – a Nankeen Kestrel was around (and two of them briefly) as well as Osprey and a Sea Eagle. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level … Continue reading →

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Birds along the Cooks River and at Sydney Park – 6 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

This a was a bit of a local day, staring off with a walk down the Cooks River from Illawarra Road to the Princes Highway, then a bus to Sydney Park. Cooks River Little Black Cormorant 

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Malabar Headland Visit – 5 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided to visit Malabar Headland while the weather was good. I had a reasonable day, although it was very quiet for long periods. But at least in nice weather, it was pleasant to sit to on the cliffs enjoying … Continue reading →

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Nurragingy Reserve Visit – 4 September 2025

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Dave Noble

It was time for another visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside. My last visit had been in late July. I was by myself this time, and wandered around the usual trails seeing what birds were around. I spent a fair … Continue reading →

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Birds at Long Reef – 3 September 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

I decided on another trip to Long Reef. More Osprey photography. When I arrived, I walked down to the lower level from the lookout, and spotted two Osprey perched in trees on the north side. I walked along the beach … Continue reading →

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Aboriginal Art near the Putty Road – 2 September 2025

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dave Noble

Bob and myself had been investigating some Aboriginal art sites near the Putty Road. I had visited a very good site back in 2017 and was keen to see it again. So we visited that site first, then visited a … Continue reading →

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